Controller

Commonwealth Senior Living; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Charlottesville, VA invites a seasoned financial leader to direct accounting, financial reporting, and controls for the organization.

You will develop policies, manage treasury and cash flow, oversee monthly closes, liaise with external auditors, and lead a multi-person accounting team. The role requires a CPA, a bachelor’s in accounting, and at least 10 years of experience, including leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with concentration in accounting is required.
• CPA certification is required.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience or equivalent training.
• At least 5 years supervising a multi-person accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Accounting staff to include general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial systems
• Liaise with Communities on accounting policy, procedure, and training
• Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure
• Manage online banking and treasury management functions
• Oversee monthly financial close and related reporting to ensure timely completions
• Maintain accounting support schedules including insurance, loans, fixed assets, depreciation, and tax
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, manage preparation and support of all external audits
• Manage annual budget process and assist communities and departments in the preparation of their budgets
• Develop and maintain finance and accounting policies and procedures in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting systems conventions, access, & user control
• Develop and maintain report formats and reporting systems

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Communication Proficiency

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving/Analysis

Ethical Conduct

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Education

Bachelor's degree with concentration in accounting

CPA

Job description

Pay range: $120,000-$140,000 per year.

Directs and oversees operational financial activities of company, including transaction processing and financial report production. Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

Full-time associates are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with concentration in accounting
• CPA
• 10 years of experience or training
• 5 years of experience supervising a multi-person accounting staff

Competencies

• Financial Management
• Business Acumen
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Capacity

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Develop and manage Accounting staff to include general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial systems
• Liaise with Communities on accounting policy, procedure, and training
• Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure
• Manage online banking and treasury management functions
• Manage short-term cash flow (7-30 day) and cash controlsServe as final point of escalation for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable issues
• Oversee monthly financial close and related management, internal, and external reporting to ensure timely completions
• Maintain accounting support schedules including insurance, loans, fixed assets, depreciation, and tax
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, manage preparation and support of all external audits
• Manage annual budget process and assist communities and departments in the preparation of their budgets
• Develop and maintain finance and accounting policies and procedures in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting systems conventions, access, & user control
• Develop and maintain report formats and reporting systems

Culture Ambassador

• Models the core values of the company:
• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It's Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful
• Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.
• Create and drive the sales culture.